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Diamondhead, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
Diamondhead, MS
At a Glance
How Diamondhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Diamondhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Diamondhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Diamondhead residents earn a median household income of $86,208 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,050. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Diamondhead is $236,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,653. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Diamondhead reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,117/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Diamondhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Diamondhead has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.